Nyko iTop Button Relocator for iPod

by Nyko

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 6.2 x 9.5 inches ; 2.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007M2X9C
• Item model number: 88025
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Stop pulling out your iPod every other song, and start controlling your music with Nyko's iTop Button Relocator for iPod. The iTop is a small adapter that attaches to the top of the iPod through the headphone and remote jack. Once connected, you can now play, pause, skip, go back, and change the volume all without having to remove the iPod from a case, pocket, or purse. The iTop is small, lightweight, requires no batteries, and matches the white and chrome décor of the iPod. The color coded and tactile buttons allow users to easily control their playlists by sight or touch. The iTop fits any 10GB and above iPod, and is perfect for the active iPod user.

Tactile Buttons
Each button set has a defining feel allowing for blind control of the unit.

Sleek Design
The white and chrome design match the look, feel and attitude of the iPod.

No Batteries
Powered by the iPod, the iTop requires no batteries.

Hold Design
Slide the hold switch to prevent any accidental button depressions.

Features

• Fits 10 GB, 15 GB, 20 GB, 30 GB, 40 GB and 60 GB iPods
• Can be used with the official iPod carrying case
• Color coded, tactile buttons
• Requires no batteries
• Plug and play, no installation required
• Compliments the iPod's style

Product Description

Convenient Control Button Relocator for iPod

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does what it's supposed to., January 24, 2006

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Greg (Los Angeles, US, Canada) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nyko iTop Button Relocator for iPod (Electronics)

I've had this product for about 2 1/2 months, and I am glad I bought it. I wanted something that would allow me to pause, change tracks, or change the volume on my iPod while driving my car (I've found that looking at the iPod while driving - even just glancing at it repeatedly - is extremely dangerous), and the iTop fits the bill. The fact that the buttons give tactile information (it has concave, convex, and "nippled" buttons) makes this especially easy.

Another benefit (while walking) is that you don't have to take the iPod out of your pocket to change any settings, and thus avoid displaying it to everyone around you ("Hey, I have an iPod! Come hit me on the head and steal it!"). To me, this makes the iTop superior to the Apple Remote, which has that distinctive white cord and "Apple-cool" look to it.

While in the car, you just have to make sure to pause the iPod before you turn off the stereo or the car and unplug the cord from the minijack. I once forgot to do that, and the iPod kept playing for the next few hours. When I got back into the car and wanted to listen to my iPod (for the hour-long drive home), it was dead. : ( So beware - taking the cord out of the minijack on the iTop does not pause the iPod (like I would think it should)!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't work with ipod video, February 25, 2006

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Rick - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nyko iTop Button Relocator for iPod (Electronics)

I like the idea, but the jack is in the wrong place for my ipod video. Had to return it. Wish that the info on this was more complete.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to your iPod, September 26, 2005

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Atlantic (Boston) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nyko iTop Button Relocator for iPod (Electronics)

I bought the itop at my local apple store and paid more than what Amazon charges making this a good deal.

It works great when you want to put your pod in a pocket and don't want to pull it out all the time. There are 5 buttons on top - 2 for vol up/down, 2 for fast forward/skip and backwards/skip, and one for on/off/hold.

I use an Agent-18 clickshield case on my 60GB photo, put this on the top and slip it in my pocket. Once you've used it for a while you won't have to pull the pod out to control it. The itop buttons have a different feel (some are raised, some are indented on top, etc.) so you can do it all by touch.

Looks good, works good, good price. What more could you want?